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Framed Print of The Duk Duk society, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920
The Duk Duk society, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920. Young men being initiated before they can marry. The Duk Duk is a secret society of the Tolai people of the Rabaul area of New Britain, the largest island of the Bismarck archipelago. The society has religious, political and social objectives and traditionally enforced law and order among the Tolai. Its members wear short bushy capes made from leaves and cone-shaped masks. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector / Heritage-Images
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Step into the world of the Duk Duk society with this framed print. Captured in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea during the 1920s, this image shows a powerful moment of initiation within the secret society of the Tolai people. With young men undergoing the rite before they are allowed to marry, this photograph offers a glimpse into the rich traditions and cultural practices of this intriguing community. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add depth and intrigue to any space with its beautiful, vintage aesthetic. Source: Heritage Images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.4cm x 58.8cm (16.3" x 23.1")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 86.6cm (24.4" x 34.1")
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